The hardest part of your college experience shouldn’t be paying for it. At Portland State University, we work to keep our tuition as low as possible and our financial aid as high as possible, so you can focus on your education. And graduate with more money for your future.

FAFSA Now Available to Submit

The 2024–25 FAFSA form is now available. Learn more and submit your FAFSA now. 

Do you need help completing the FAFSA?

The Office of Student Financial Aid is available to help you complete your FAFSA, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment with a financial aid counselor or drop in to schedule an appointment at the Fariborz Maseeh Hall, First Floor lobby.

Portland State University is required to disclose certain consumer information by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, to enrolled students, prospective students, parents, employees, and others. This information may also be disclosed in other ways by the University (email, mailings, publications, websites, etc.), but you can always view consumer information disclosures related to the Higher Education Act of 1965 on our website.

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Portland State University is committed to using the Principles & Standards of the College Cost Transparency Initiative in our student financial aid offer. We've joined with hundreds of other institutions of higher education in our commitment to ensure transparency, understanding, and clarity around student financial aid offers.

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Visit the Financial Wellness Center

To get help with your student account, understanding your costs, or creating a budget to plan how you’ll pay, visit the Financial Wellness Center.

COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Funds

The CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) helped enrolled students with non-tuition education costs that arose as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 
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